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Big but Fit? Don’t Count on It
Heart disease risk was greater in the healthy but obese compared to healthy normal weight people (dailyRx News) Although obesity is linked to heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes,…
Read MorePreventing One Million Heart Attacks and Strokes
Blood pressure and cholesterol management improving but further prevention efforts are necessary What would it take to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes before 2017? That’s the question that…
Read MoreSpeaking More Than One Language May Help the Brain
Speaking two or more languages associated with slower cognitive decline (dailyRx News) There’s a common expression: “It’s never too late to learn.” When it comes to the benefits of learning…
Read MoreE-Cigs on the Airwaves
Electronic cigarette advertising on TV reaches many youth (dailyRx News) One of the reasons cigarette TV commercials left the airwaves was their market appeal to youth. It’s unclear whether that…
Read MoreDrugged Driving Nearly Doubled in Last Decade
Painkillers rather than marijuana and cocaine causing more traffic accident deaths (dailyRx News) Widespread public education and law enforcement efforts warn of the dangers associated with driving under the influence…
Read MoreExercise May Be Best Heart Protection for Overweight Women
Physical activity among overweight women lowered likelihood of being at risk for heart disease (dailyRx News) Exercise is key to losing weight and keeping that weight off, which is healthy…
Read MoreNote to People with Allergies: Pollen Peaks at Different Times
Seasonal grass allergy patients may need to correspond time spent outdoors with changing pollen counts (dailyRx News) People with allergies know that the severity of their symptoms can change during…
Read MoreSystolic vs Diastolic: Different Heart Risks for Different Readings
Cardiovascular disease risk varied depending on systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings (dailyRx News) High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and other health problems. A closer…
Read More"New Guidelines Target Lowering Repeat Stroke Risk"
Stroke survivors may reduce chances of another stroke through exercise and other measures (dailyRx News) At least a quarter of the 795,000 Americans who have a stroke each year will…
Read More"Stopping a Kid's UTI from Returning"
Urinary tract infections in children with vesicoureteral reflux less likely with antibiotic (dailyRx News) A urinary tract infection in a child can become very serious if not treated. Those who…
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